11 Day Refreshing Yoga Holiday in Kerala

Facilities

Relish yourself in the beauty of natural greenery and the sounds of nature and the river while enjoying a yoga retreat and Ayurvedic treatment with Elephant Pass Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat! In this retreat, you will get a doctor consultation for your Ayurvedic treatment and two sessions of Ayurvedic massage or therapy as prescribed by the doctor. You will also have daily yoga session for three hours per day by yoga gurus. On top of that, you will also get daily internal medicines during this retreat.

This retreat will be held in Elephant Pass Resort, Kerala, India. The magical call of the wild and the river is answered at Elephant Pass Resort, a luxurious riverside resort with a jungle atmosphere and is adjoined by the famous Elephant Kraal, Kodanad, Ernakulam district. With its natural beauty, serenity, and proximity to the river and forest, the resort provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the natural habitat. The resort also had a good view of the famous church in Malayattoor, which is on the top of a mountain in Athirapally forest on the banks of Periyar River, opposite to the resort.

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You will be provided with traditional Kerala vegetarian food. Your diet is being prescribed by the doctor and is being specially prepared by the expert cooks. Organic and vegetarian food will be served, as prescribed by the physician. Avoid overeating and eating before the previous meal has been digested, as well as avoid eating too quickly and swallowing without chewing. Strictly avoid eating any food from outside. You are advised not to take any food or drinks other than the diet provided at the resort. Otherwise, it will adversely affect the treatments.

Additional massages and treatments

• Abhyangam

A full body massage with herbal oil, which improves the peripheral circulation, prevents aging, nourishes the body, provides good sleep, helps to maintain healthy skin, and get relief from muscular aches and pain. The procedure is done by applying of medicated lukewarm oil all over the body in seven different postures for a duration of 60 minutes.

• Choorna pinda swedanam

It is a sudation process in which body is made to sweat by using boluses containing powdered herbal drugs dipped in oils or dhanyamla or vapor and applied throughout the whole body in seven different postures for a duration of 45 to 60 minutes. It is a very effective treatment for inflammation of joints, rheumatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis.

• Dhanyamla Dhara

In this process, medicated liquid (Dhanyamla) is poured all over the body in a specific manner for a duration of 45 to 60 minutes. It is very useful for weight reduction and increases the fat metabolism

Trips

Elephant Pass Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat can also arrange trips to Alleppey, Backwaters, Ashtamudi, Bekal, Kochi, Kovalam, Kozhikode, Kumarakom, Malampuzha, Marari, Munnar, Nelliampathy, Thekkady, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Vagamon, Varkala, and Wayanad.

Visits to Adi Sankara Stupa Sri Adi Sankara Keerthi Sthamba Mandapam

It is an eight-story memorial built by Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt. The entrance to the memorial, guarded by two elephant statues, leads to the Paduka Mandapam. Two silver knobs represent the padukas or wooden sandals of the teacher. The walls of the memorial feature framed relief paintings that tell the story of Adi Sankaracharya. Several large statues of Ganapati, Adi Sankara, and others are also housed in this memorial.

Adi Sankara’s shrines in Kalady are open to all pilgrims, irrespective of religion and caste. Visitors can review the life of Sankara Acharya as they climb to the top. The famous Sankara Stupa has eight sides.

Visits to Athirappilly Falls

Athirappilly Falls is popular among tourists. Athirappilly Falls is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. Athirappilly Falls is a part of Chalakudy River and it is approximately 80 feet in height. Athirappilly is easily reachable from Chalakudy by taking a vehicle for rent or by bus from the Chalakudy private bus terminal. Proper precautions are taken on site to prevent mishaps while swimming and a police camp is always positioned there. Athirappilly is situated on the SH-21 highway connecting Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Night driving is not advised but you can enjoy the adventurous drive in the middle of the jungle. Another popular waterfall to visit is the Vazhachal Falls.

Visis to Bhoothathankettu Barrage

Bhoothathankettu is a dam and a tourist spot in Kerala, India. It is situated outside the village of Pindimana, about 10 kilometres away from the town of Kothamangalam and 50 kilometres away from the main city of Kochi.

• Daily 2 yoga sessions (total 20 sessions)
• Transfer from and to Cochin International Airport (COK)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Daily tea or coffee
• 10 nights' accommodation
• Daily room service

• Ayurvedic massage or therapy

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.